Rotational Pharmacy Technician | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians eager to embrace new challenges and advance their skills!
Our busy department fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is key. Although previous hospital experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and support will be provided for those new to the environment. A recent dispensary restructure has created exciting career progression.
Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, genuine enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills. Precision and accuracy are crucial, especially in a fast-paced environment. We need team players who can organise their workload efficiently.
We welcome applications from Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify in the next 6 months.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Winstanley (Team Leader – Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.
The postholder will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and off site units belonging to the Hospices served by the Pharmacy Department with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control of medicines.
They will provide advice to patients and carers regarding the supply and use of medicines.
They will participate in the training of junior members of staff.
Participate in the technician rotation programme which currently includes dispensary, pharmacy satellites and aseptic services. (see JD for full role)
Posts are 37:30 hours per week worked between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 1-2 per year.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025